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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/22/2026 09:35 EDT

Nintendo is following up Alarmo with a weird Talking Flower in March

After sharing a brief look at its new Talking Flower toy during a Nintendo Direct showcase last September that generated more questions than answers, Nintendo has finally revealed more details about what the interactive toy actually does. It shares some functionality with Nintendo's Alarmo alarm clock, but the Talking Flower seems more like a talkative […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/22/2026 09:00 EDT

1Password is introducing a new phishing prevention feature

A successful phishing attack can cost a business an average of $4.8 million, according to research from IBM. To help reduce the risk of one succeeding, either at work or at home, 1Password is introducing a new phishing prevention feature that will watch for telltale signs of an attack, such as a website URL that's […] Read more

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Charles Pulliam-Moore @ The Verge · 01/22/2026 09:00 EDT

Adobe is developing “IP-safe” gen AI models for the entertainment industry

As Hollywood continues to embrace generative AI, Adobe is taking steps to make its Firefly suite of creative tools the go-to for studios' entertainment production needs. Timed to this year's Sundance Film Festival, Adobe has announced that it is working with a number of studios, directors, and talent agencies to develop "private, IP-safe" Firefly Foundry […] Read more

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 01/22/2026 09:00 EDT

Waymo is accepting public riders in Miami

Waymo is kicking off the new year with a new city: Miami. Starting today, anyone on the company's waitlist of approximately 10,000 people can hail one of its robotaxis for trips within a 60-square-mile service area that includes popular neighborhoods like the Design District and Wynwood, Brickell, and Coral Gables - but not popular tourist […] Read more

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 01/22/2026 08:00 EDT

Big games are getting bigger — and so are the stakes

Ubisoft is making some massive changes to its business: As part of a reorganization, the company will focus its efforts on the big open-world games it's famous for along with live service titles, and it has canceled six in-development games, including Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. It's all part of a recent […] Read more

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Mia Sato @ The Verge · 01/22/2026 00:01 EDT

Hundreds of creatives warn against an AI slop future

Around 800 artists, writers, actors, and musicians signed on to a new campaign against what they call "theft at a grand scale" by AI companies. The signatories of the campaign - called "Stealing Isn't Innovation" - include authors George Saunders and Jodi Picoult, actors Cate Blanchett and Scarlett Johansson, and musicians like the band R.E.M., […] Read more

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Richard Lawler @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 18:22 EDT

Blue Origin’s Starlink rival TeraWave promises 6 terabit satellite internet

SpaceX has the most internet-beaming satellites in its constellation, but the competition is coming, and now Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin, has announced the TeraWave network. It says TeraWave will offer bandwidth of up to 6Tb available anywhere on Earth, for both upload and download. The only wrinkle? Even after satellite deployments are scheduled […] Read more

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Brandon Widder @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 18:00 EDT

Here are the best Kindle deals right now

When it comes to finding a device to read ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those devices are multipurpose and can be used for a ton of things, like surfing the web or doomscrolling on X or Bluesky. If you are […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 18:00 EDT

Everyone can hear your TV in their headphones using this transmitter

As we've previously lamented, one of Bluetooth's best modern features isn't being embraced by the tech world, but that's changing. Sennheiser has announced a new pair of wireless headphones and a transmitter designed for private TV watching that both use a Bluetooth feature called Auracast. Like tuning into a radio station broadcast from a tower, […] Read more

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 16:43 EDT

Apple is reportedly working on an AirTag-sized AI wearable

Apple is working on an AI-powered wearable pin with cameras and microphones designed to pick up a user's surroundings, according to a report from The Information. The rumored device is reportedly the size of an AirTag, with "thin, flat, circular" housing made from aluminium and glass. The Information reports that Apple's rumored AI pin will […] Read more

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Hayden Field @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 15:36 EDT

Anthropic’s new Claude ‘constitution’: be helpful and honest, and don’t destroy humanity

Anthropic is overhauling Claude's so-called "soul doc." The new missive is a 57-page document titled "Claude's Constitution," which details "Anthropic's intentions for the model's values and behavior," aimed not at outside readers but the model itself. The document is designed to spell out Claude's "ethical character" and "core identity," including how it should balance conflicting […] Read more

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 15:26 EDT

Apple is turning Siri into an AI bot that’s more like ChatGPT

Apple is planning a big Siri overhaul that will transform the voice assistant into an AI chatbot built directly into its iPhone and Mac, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. The update is reportedly coming later this year and will replace the existing Siri interface, allowing users to interact with the assistant by both typing […] Read more

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 13:11 EDT

Samsung Galaxy S26 battery pack leak points to Qi2 charging support

It looks like Samsung is preparing to launch a new Qi2 battery pack for the upcoming Galaxy S26, which is rumored to support the upgraded charging standard. A report from Winfuture shows off leaked images of what appears to be the new accessory, outfitted with a magnetic Qi2 charging ring that delivers up to 15W […] Read more

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 12:30 EDT

Volvo aims for an EV reset with the new EX60 crossover

Volvo's EX60, with fast-charging capabilities and a brand-new electric architecture, made its official debut today, with the Swedish automaker positioning the crossover EV as a new direction for its battery-powered lineup. With up to 400 miles of estimated range and an 800-volt architecture for ultra-fast charging, the EX60 feels like a concerted effort by Volvo […] Read more

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 12:23 EDT

Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia remake as part of major reorganization

Ubisoft is announcing a major reorganization, and with the changes, it's refocusing its portfolio and canceling some games, including the beleaguered remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. With the reorganization, Ubisoft will focus its efforts on big open worlds and live service games. In the new structure, which goes into effect in […] Read more

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 12:00 EDT

ElevenLabs made an AI album to plug its music generator

ElevenLabs has released an album of AI-generated songs in its latest attempt to separate itself from the ethical concerns surrounding AI music. The Eleven Album aims to showcase "how artists can use AI to expand their creative range while maintaining full authorship and commercial rights," according to ElevenLabs. ElevenLabs is using the album to market […] Read more

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Justine Calma @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 11:53 EDT

The US is fast-tracking permits for deep-sea mining 

The Trump administration took the next step toward unilaterally jumpstarting deep-sea mining this week, announcing a "consolidated" permitting process for both searching for and commercially extracting minerals that have so far remained relatively untouched. These minerals are found so deep in the sea that they're beyond any single nation's national jurisdiction - which is why […] Read more

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 11:21 EDT

DJI’s Mic Mini is a big upgrade over your phone’s mic, and it’s on sale for $60

If you want better audio than your phone can deliver while creating content on the go but a high-end wireless mic isn’t in the budget, DJI’s Mic Mini is worth a look. It’ll improve your audio without putting much of a dent in your wallet, especially today now you can buy it with a single […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 11:00 EDT

Sony’s first clip-on open earbuds have a quiet mode so others can’t listen in

Sony is the latest company to announce a pair of open-style wireless earbuds that clip onto the back of your ear instead of resting inside it. The new Sony LinkBuds Clip Open earbuds are similar to the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, JVC's Nearphones, and Shokz' OpenDots One with a design that doesn't block the ear […] Read more

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 11:00 EDT

This midrange Android phone also runs Windows and Linux

Nex Computer, a company that makes hardware designed to turn your phone into a laptop, is working on something new: the NexPhone. It's a midrange phone that's designed to double as your computer and comes with Android and Linux installed, both of which will offer desktop experiences when plugged into a monitor. But the NexPhone's […] Read more

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